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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Frequently Asked Questions

Should my child attend the childcare unit today?

The health of the children under our care is of paramount importance to us. We kindly ask that all parents/carers consider the following information when deciding whether their child is well enough to attend the childcare unit.
 

Please stay home if:

  • Temperature above 37.5 degrees c

  • Vomiting and/or diarrhoea

  • Rashes, spots or contagious conditions

  • Sticky, red, runny or sore eyes

  • Needs Calpol (or equivalent) to get through the day

  • Dry, consistent or barking cough
     

Please discuss before dropping off and be prepared to collect if needed if: 

  • Sporadic cough

  • Runny nose which is green/yellow

  • New medicine prescribed

  • Vomiting and/or diarrhoea free for 48 hours

  • Unable to join in with all activities
     

Its ok to come if:

  • Mild cough

  • Runny clear nose

  • Can join in with all activities

What age are the children you care for?

We care for children between the ages of 3 months and 8 years. 

How much time is play and how much time is learning?

We employ holistic play for those in our care.
Holistic play is an approach to child development that engages the whole child—physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative—simultaneously. It emphasizes child-led, open-ended activities that foster curiosity, self-regulation, and well-rounded growth. This approach treats play as a vital, interconnected learning tool rather than a separate activity.

What do you do during school holidays?

During the holidays we operate a limited play scheme with fewer children, reduced hours and less staff.

How are the children fed?

We have an arrangement with the catering facilities at Bolton Low Houses School just next door for lunch meals, paid for by the parents. Alternatively, children may bring a packed lunch with them. 

Mid morning and mid afternoon, snacks are provided, usually crackers, fruit, cake, something that the children have made. As with lunch, snacks may be provided by the parents.

We ensure a high level of care when preparing snacks and lunches to cater for allergies and intolerances. In our own fully equipped kitchen, we have an oven, fridge, freezer, kettle and two sinks to provide a range of options for the children as well as accommodate those with additional needs.

How are parents kept informed?

We have many methods of keeping parents up to date with their child's activities as well as news and updates. 

  • Email

  • Posters

  • Tapestry - we use this to share photos of your child participating in various activities.

  • Facebook

  • ​Telephone - should it be necessary 

Are you eco-friendly?

We do our very best to actively engage in both eco friendly measures and sustainability.

How many staff work at the childcare unit?

We currently have 17 members of staff including bank/temp staff.

How do I add my name to the waiting list?

You can contact us via phone or email.
However, being added to the waiting list does not guarantee a place.

What is a CIO and do you get inspected by Ofsted?

We are a CIO (Charity Incorporated Organisation) meaning we are recognised as a charity, registered with the Charity Commission.

We are absolutely subject to inspection by Ofsted. Our most recent report classed us as 'Good'.

Who are the manager, deputy manager and team leaders?

  • Diane Farrell (Manager)

  • Nicola Evans-Pearson (Deputy Manager)

  • Eilidh Scott (Team Leader)

  • Tanya Little (Team Leader)

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Who are the trustees and how are decisions made?

The decisions we make are agreed as a team along with the trustees. We currently have 8 trustees. These include:

  • Diane Farrell (Manager)

  • Nicola Evans-Pearson (Deputy Manager)

  • Louise Birch

  • Kate Brown

  • Lynsey Dixon

  • Rosalyn Morley

  • Kate Pigg

  • Jaymee Walker

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